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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,080.60, 571,779.40 and 408,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,080.60, 571,779.40 and 408,080.60 is: 571,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,080.60 : 571,779.40 = 408,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,080.60/571,779.40 = 408,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,080.60x = 571,779.40 × 408,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,080.60x = 233,332,080,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,332,080,619.64/408,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,779.40

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